Omnibus

Omnibus
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Mar 13, 2018 • 43min

Rubber Barons (Entry 1087.EZ1613)

In which Ken describes the nouveau riche of the Amazon rainforest, and John has a conspiracy theory about scarecrows. Certificate #25284.
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Mar 8, 2018 • 48min

Father Coughlin (Entry 284.MT2309)

In which a fiery Canadian gets 30 million Depression-era listeners for his little fascist radio show, and Ken and John pledge fealty to Martian invaders. Certificate #29423
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Mar 6, 2018 • 49min

The Noid (Entry 840.PR0415)

In which a claymation terrorist with inexplicable bunny ears disrupts pizza, takes hostages, and wins America's heart. Certificate #29250
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Mar 1, 2018 • 46min

The Zuider Zee (Entry 1458.NA0104)

In which the Dutch battle their oldest enemy: the Waterwolf. Almost certainly the Omnibus's last entry (alphabetically). Certificate #31078.
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Feb 27, 2018 • 51min

London Bridge Is Down (Entry 733.2K0934)

In which we make plans for the longest-awaited death in human history, and wonder how many Welsh corgis it takes to pull a gun carriage. Certificate #34884.
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Feb 22, 2018 • 44min

Back Masking (Entry 091.EP0427)

In which John investigates whether or not segassem terces naitnoc sgnos kcor, and Ken wonders why Satan would own a toolshed. Certificate #30148.
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Feb 20, 2018 • 43min

Megafauna (Entry 772.JB4015)

In which we learn which Ice Age animal is named after the human nipple, and which modern animal fills John's soul with bloodlust. Certificate #47448.
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Feb 15, 2018 • 42min

Oneida (Entry 866.MT2230)

In which a socialist preacher invents a tricky birth control technique he calls "male continence," leading directly to the lazy Susan and the assassination of an American president. Certificate #34322.
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Feb 13, 2018 • 39min

The Bellamy Salute (Entry 112.HE0616)

A dive into the origins of the Pledge of Allegiance and the flag rituals schools promoted. A look at Francis Bellamy, the pledge's original wording, and how 1890s nationalism shaped it. The odd history of the Bellamy salute and how a classroom gesture became associated with fascist movements. Legal fights over pledge participation and how practices changed over time.
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Feb 8, 2018 • 37min

Hat Etiquette (Entry 571.1C1104)

In which John strongly admonishes future listeners not to get sloppy with their headwear, if they have heads. Certificate #25200.

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